Not too long ago, Christians in this land were talking about "Freedom of Religion". We were going on and on about how everyone should have the liberty to choose their own religion and to practice it freely and to propagate it, as guaranteed in our constitution.
But today, as i was trying to catch up on local news and what's been happening in this country for the past 3 weeks or so when i've been away (eg. Proton Persona!!!! Looks tempting...), i come across this report on someone who is planning to start a gay Church in M'sia. And Christians are in an uproar over it!!!! Some are saying that it's like turning our country into Sodom and Gomorrah!!
For the record, i do not agree with homosexuality. I believe that the teaching in the Bible is against it. Having said that, as God has given everyone the freedom the choose, i hold strongly that one has the right to indulge in homosexuality - as long as it does not go against the law of the land.
But that brings me back to the issue of "freedom of religion". It is strange to find Christians calling out for it when it affects Christianity but when it is for some other beliefs, it does not seem to apply. Don't these people who believe in the "gay Church" have the freedom to practice their own religion? Or does freedom of religion only apply to Christians?
*Written by their lead singer, this is the 4th track from their 3rd album, To The Faithful Departed, which was made in memory of Danny Cordell and Delores' grandfather.
2 comments:
Yes people do have the freedom of religion, but the outrage is about the gay pastor saying that its ok to be homosexual and be a christian at the same time, because there's nowhere in the bible that says that that is right. People have the right to worship/be whoever they want to be , but when they start giving people the wrong idea of what christianity is, well, that's reason to be concerned, isn't it?
thruout the years, many people have made many a wrong claim about Christianity. i guess our responsibility is to correct the misconception (or deception?).
however, getting on a high horse does not help our testimony. my complaint is against those who are trying to prevent others from exercising their freedom while at the same time insisting on their own rights. that to me reeks of hypocrisy.
but you are right. that is a reason to be concerned. let's pray for wisdom for our leaders on how to handle it in the right way before God's eyes and still maintain a good testimony.
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